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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Pat Freiermuth vs Tony PollardWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tony Pollard is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tony Pollard is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tony Pollard (10.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Pat Freiermuth (6.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

RBTennessee Titans#30PPG LEADER

Tony Pollard

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,082

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

206

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Pat Freiermuth

Tony Pollard

Head to Head

6.2 PPG10.0 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Tony Pollard: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Pat Freiermuth vs Tony Pollard: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Pat Freiermuth (TE, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Tony Pollard (RB, Tennessee Titans) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Tony Pollard posted 10.0 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tony Pollard at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Pat Freiermuth is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tony Pollard (age 29, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tony Pollard outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tony Pollard played 17 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth's 15. That durability gap means Tony Pollard contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tony Pollard scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Pat Freiermuth saw 54 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 9 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Pat Freiermuth vs Tony Pollard: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Pat Freiermuth	Tony Pollard
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	10.0
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	170
Rushing Yards	0	1,082
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	63.6
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	41	33
Receiving Yards	486	206
Targets	54	41
Total TDs	4	5
Age	27	29
Experience	4 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 9

Summary

Tony Pollard outscored Pat Freiermuth by 3.8 PPG in 2025 (10.0 to 6.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Tony Pollard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tony Pollard has the edge at 10.0 PPG compared to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Pat Freiermuth and Tony Pollard average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

Do Pat Freiermuth and Tony Pollard share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Pat Freiermuth and Tony Pollard share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.